Spanish Queen Olives in Brine from Mexico
Large Spanish Queen olives fermented in brine, hand-harvested and packed whole for gourmet retail. HTS 2005.70.97.00 applies to these non-vinegar, non-frozen olive preparations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving treatment against pests like olive fruit fly
• Declare exact brine salt concentration to comply with FDA sodium labeling rules
• Separate bulk drums from retail jars in documentation to prevent bulk reclassification